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Dr. Sarah Wendel, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wendel, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Sarah Wendel, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Wendel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wendel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wendel’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Wendel speak?

    Dr. Wendel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wendel typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wendel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wendel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wendel typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Wendel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wendel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wendel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wendel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wendel accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Wendel in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wendel's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Wendel's Primary Practice

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    What is Dr. Wendel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wendel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285165696.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wendel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wendel

    What is Dr. Sarah Wendel's specialty?

    Dr. Wendel is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Charlottesville, VA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Sarah Wendel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wendel is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Augusta Health - Main Campus, Prince William Medical Center, Raleigh General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Sarah Wendel accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Wendel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Wendel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wendel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Wendel?

    Please contact Dr. Wendel's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wendel's office located?

    Dr. Wendel's office is located in Charlottesville, VA.